MIXING CONSOLE

Owners Manual

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Precautions
1. Avoid excessive heat, humidity, dust and
vibration
Keep the unit away from locations where it is
likely to be exposed to high temperatures or
humidity such as near radiators, stoves, etc.
Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could
cause mechanical damage.
2. Ventilation
The unit has ventilation slots on the top, rear and
bottom panels. Do not block these vents.
3. Avoid physical shocks
Strong physical shocks to the unit can cause damage. Handle it with care.
4. Do not open the case or attempt repairs
or modifications yourself
This product contains no user-serviceable parts.
Refer all maintenance to qualified Yamaha service
personnel. Opening the case and/or tampering
with the internal circuitry voids the warranty.
5. Always power off before making connections
Always turn the power OFF before connecting or
disconnecting cables. This is important to prevent damage to the unit itself as well as other connected equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR

THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW

: EARTH

BLUE

: NEUTRAL

BROWN

: LIVE

6. Handle cables carefully

Always plug and unplug cables including the
AC power cord by gripping the connector, not
the cord.
7. Clean with a soft dry cloth
Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to
clean the unit. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.
8. Always use the correct power supply
Make sure that the power supply voltage specified
on the rear panel matches your local AC mains
supply. Also make sure that the AC mains supply
can deliver more than enough current to handle
all equipment used in your system.

Contents
Introduction .......................................1
Features..................................................................1

Front Panel .........................................2

Monaural input channels......................................2
Stereo input channels............................................4

Master Section ...................................6

Variable/Fix select section.....................................6
Mix section ............................................................6
ST (Stereo) section ................................................9
AUX RETURN section........................................10
MATRIX section..................................................11
C-R MONI (Control room monitor) section
PHONES (headphones) section .........................12
TAPE IN section..................................................13
TALKBACK section ............................................14
METER SELECT section.....................................15
Meter bridge ........................................................15

Rear Panel ........................................16

GA Diversity Function ......................19

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:

What is GA Diversity? .........................................19

Setting the GA Diversity function ......................19

The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to

the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth
symbol or coloured GREEN and YELLOW.

Specifications ...................................20

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA KEMBLE
MUSIC (U.K.) LTD.

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General specifications .........................................20

Input specifications .............................................21
Output specifications ..........................................21
Dimensions..........................................................22
Block and Level diagram.....................................23

Introduction

Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Yamaha GA32/12 or GA24/12 mixing console. Please read
this manual thoroughly to take best advantage of the console and extend its useful life.

Notes:
This manual has been written on the assumption that you already understand the basic
operation and technical terminology of mixing consoles.
Descriptions of GA24/12 specifications appear in brackets ({}) if they differ from the
GA32/12.

Features
The GA32/12 provides 28 monaural and 2 stereo
input modules {the GA24/12 provides 20 monaural and 2 stereo input modules}. The output
channels comprise stereo outputs, 10 mix outputs, and two matrix outputs, and support a wide
range of applications, from SR (sound reinforcement) to facility acoustics.
Each monaural input channel offers a 26 dB pad,
HPF, phase switch, 4-band EQ (HI-MID and LOMID frequencies are variable), and a 100 mmlong full-stroke fader. Also, phantom power can
be turned on and off for every group of four
inputs.

This routing can be used as a conventional group

bus. In this way, you can configure the bus for a
specific purpose.
The console has two independent matrixes. You
can mix MIX buses 14 and the stereo bus individually at the levels you desire and output them
from the MATRIX OUT 12 jacks. This routing
can be used as a mix for the foldback or for individual speakers and amplifiers.
The INSERT I/O jacks are provided for all monaural input channels, the stereo bus, and MIX
buses 14. You can insert an external effect processor, if necessary.

Four stereo AUX returns and TAPE IN jacks are

provided as standard.

Talkback signals can be sent to any of MIX buses

14, MIX buses 510, and the stereo bus.

The master section of the console is located in the

center area of the unit, facilitating operation.

C-R monitor output enables you to select PFL/

AFL or TAPE IN as a monitoring source.

The master section provides output channels for

MIX buses 110, with EQs and 100 mm-long
faders.

The consoles sturdy finish and rugged design

assure its durability even under severe conditions
and rough on-site usage.

Each input channel and four stereo AUX returns

include a PFL switch, and stereo bus, MIX buses
110, and Matrix 12 has an AFL switch,
enabling you to monitor the input/output
sources quickly.
Using the GA Diversity function enables you to
set MIX buses 14 to Variable mode or Fix mode
individually. In Variable mode, you can change
the level of the signals sent out from the input
channels. This routing can be used as a conventional AUX bus. In Fix mode, the level of the signals sent out from the input channels is fixed.

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Front Panel

Front Panel
GAIN

26dB

+10
16

34
60

PEAK
HIGH

80

1
2

Monaural input channels

3
4

The GA32/12 {GA24/12} has 28 {20} monaural input channels. They are located on both
sides of the master section and feature the same specifications.

A Pad switch

15

+15

This switch is used to attenuate input signals by 26 dB. Press down the switch to turn the
pad on.

HI-MID

400

8k

15

+15

LO-MID

80

1.6k

15

+15

LOW

+15

EQ

This high pass filter is used to cut the frequency range below 80 Hz with a slope of 12 dB/
oct. Press down the switch to turn the high pass filter on.

10

ON

E PEAK indicator

10

M3

ON

10

M4

This switch reverses the phase of input signals. Press down this switch to reverse the phase.

D High pass filter switch

M1

This control knob is used to adjust input sensitivity. The adjustable range is 16 dB to
60 dB when the pad switch 1 is turned off, and +10 dB to 34 dB when the pad switch is
turned on.

C (Phase) switch

15

M2

B GAIN control

This indicator lights up when the level of signals that pass the EQ reaches 3 dB below the
clipping level.

ON

F EQ controls (HIGH/HI-MID/LO-MID/LOW)

10

M5

This 4-band equalizer provides 15 dB of cut and boost over each range, with the center
frequencies and types shown in the following table. The frequencies for HI-MID and LOMID are variable.

ON

10

M6

PRE

10

Band

M7

10

M8

PRE

10

M9

ST

peaking (parametric)

80 Hz1.6 kHz

peaking (parametric)

100 Hz

shelving

This switch is used to turn equalization on and off. Press down the switch to turn
equalization on.

H M1M4 mix level controls

PAN

400 Hz8 kHz

LO-MID

10

shelving

G EQ switch

PRE

10 kHz

Type

HI-MID

LOW

10

M10

HIGH

Center frequencies

ON

PFL

These controls are used to route the pre fader signals from the input channel to MIX buses
14.
Note: When you press down the M1M4 switches to the FIX position in the Variable/
Fix select section (see page 6), the output level of the signals routed to the MIX buses will
be fixed and the corresponding M1M4 mix level controls will be disabled.

10

10

20

30

40
50
60

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Monaural input channels

I ON switches
These switches are used to turn on and off the signals routed from the input channel to MIX
buses 14.
Note: When these switches are set to off, no signals will be sent from the input channel to
the corresponding MIX buses regardless of the setting of the switches in the Variable/Fix
select section (see page 6).

J M5M10 mix level controls

These controls route the input channel signals to MIX buses 510. Use the PRE switches K to
select pre- or post-fader.

K PRE switches
These switches are used to select pre- or post-fader for signals sent from the input channel to
MIX buses 510. Each switch is effective for one pair of MIX buses: 5/6, 7/8, or 9/10. When you
turn these switches on, the pre-fader signals will be sent to the corresponding MIX bus pair.

L PAN control
This control is used to set the stereo image of signals sent from the input channel to the ST
(stereo) buses.

M ST (Stereo) switch
When you turn this switch on, input channel signals are sent to the ST buses.

N ON switch
This switch is used to turn on and off the corresponding input channel module. When this
switch is turned off, no signals are sent from the corresponding input channel to the ST buses
and MIX buses 110. However, using the PFL switch O will enable you to monitor the signals
via the C-R MONITOR OUT jacks or PHONES jack.

O PFL (Pre-fader Listen) switch

When you turn this switch on, the pre-fader signals of the input channel are routed to the PFL
bus, and you are able to monitor the signals via the C-R MONITOR OUT jacks or PHONES
jack.

P Channel fader
This fader is used to adjust the level of the input channel signals. This fader setting affects the
level of the signals routed to the ST buses, MIX buses 14, and MIX buses 58 (when the PRE
switches are turned off).
MIX
MIX
PFL
(FIX)
(VARIABLE)
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 L R CTL

+48V
PHANTOM

EQ

M1

HIGH

GAIN

ON

M2

ON

M3

ON

M4

80
26dB

ON

ST
LR

4-Stage EQ

HPF

LOW

HA

LO-MID g

PAD

HI-MID g

INPUT A
1-12,
17-24/17-32
INPUT B

PEAK

ON

INSERT I/O
M5
PRE

M6
M7

PRE

M8
M9

PRE

M10

ST PAN

PFL

Signal flow of the monaural input channel

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Stereo input channels

GAIN

1
+10

34

PEAK
80

A GAIN control

HIGH

15

This control is used to adjust input sensitivity. The adjustable range is +10 dB to 34 dB.

+15

B PEAK indicator

HI-MID

15

+15

LO-MID

15

15

This high pass filter is used to cut the frequency range below 80 Hz with a slope of 12 dB/
oct.

+15

EQ

D EQ controls (HIGH/HI-MID/LO-MID/LOW)
This 4-band equalizer provides 15 dB of cut and boost over each range, with the center
frequencies and types shown in the following table.

M1

10

M2

This indicator lights up when the level of signals that have been processed by the EQ
reaches 3 dB below the clipping level.

C High pass filter switch

+15

LOW

The GA32/12 and GA24/12 provide two stereo input channel modules. Use the paired
INPUT 13/14 and 15/16 jacks (see page 17, rear panel 5) to input stereo signals. If you
connect signals only to the 13L (MONO) jack or 15L (MONO) jack, the same signal will
be sent t the o M14 and ST buses.

ON

Band

M3

ON

M4

M5

HIGH

3 kHz

peaking

LO-MID

800 Hz

peaking

10

LOW

100 Hz

shelving

E EQ switch
This switch is used to turn the equalization on and off.

F M1M4 mix level controls

10

M7

10

M8

PRE

shelving

HI-MID

PRE

10 kHz

ON

10

M6

These controls are used to route the pre fader signals from the stereo input channel to MIX
buses 14. When stereo signals are input, the L channel signal will be sent to MIX buses 1,
3, and the R channel signal will be sent to MIX buses 2 and 4.

10

M9

Note: When you press down the M1M4 switches to the FIX position in the Variable/
Fix select section (see page 6), the output level of signals sent to the MIX buses will be
fixed and the corresponding M1M4 mix level controls will be disabled.

10

M10

PRE

10

BAL

0
L

Type

10

ON

Center frequencies

10

ST

G ON switches (M1M4)

These switches are used to turn on and off the signals routed from the stereo input channel
to MIX buses 14.

Note: When these switches are set to off, no signals are sent from the stereo input
channel to the corresponding MIX buses regardless of the setting of the switches in the
Variable/Fix select section (see page 6).

ON

PFL

10

H M5M10 mix level controls

10

These control knobs route the stereo input channel signals to MIX buses 510. Stereo
input signals are mixed into a monaural signal and sent to MIX buses 510. Use the PRE
switches 9 to select pre- or post-fader.

20

30

40
50
60

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Stereo input channels

I PRE (Pre-fader) switches

These switches are used to select pre- or post-fader for signals sent from the stereo input
channel to MIX buses 510. Each switch is effective for one pair of MIX buses:5/6, 7/8, or 9/10.
When you turn these switches on, the pre-fader signals are sent to the corresponding MIX bus
pair.

J BAL (Balance) control

This control is used to adjust the left and right balance of signals sent from the stereo input
channel to the ST bus.

K ST (Stereo) switch
When you turn this switch on, the stereo input channel signals will be sent to the ST bus. If you
connect monaural signals to the 13L (MONO) jack or 15L (MONO) jack (see page 17, rear
panel 5), the same signals will be sent to both L and R channels.

L ON switch
This switch is used to turn on and off the corresponding stereo input channel. When this switch
is turned off, no signals are sent to the ST bus and MIX buses 110. However, using the PFL
switch M will enable you to monitor the signals via the C-R MONITOR OUT jacks or
PHONEs jack.

M PFL (Pre-fader listen) switch

When you turn this switch on, the pre-fader signals of the stereo input channel are routed to
the PFL bus, and you can monitor the signals via the C-R MONITOR OUT jacks or PHONES
jack.

N Channel fader
This fader is used to adjust the level of the stereo input channel signals. This fader setting affects
the level of the signals routed to the ST bus, MIX buses 14, and MIX buses 58 (when the PRE
switches are turned off).
MIX
MIX
(FIX)
(VARIABLE)
PFL
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 L R CTL

PFL

14R,
16R

PAD

HA

HPF

PEAK

EQ
LOW

HIGH

80

14/13,
16/15

4-Stage EQ

HPF

LO-MID

HA

HI-MID

PAD

GAIN

13L(MONO),
15L(MONO)

ST
LR

ON

ON

M1

ON

M2

ON

M3

ON

M4

4-Stage EQ

PRE M5
M6
PRE M7
M8
PRE M9
M10
ST

BAL

PFL

Signal flow of the stereo input channel

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Master Section

Master Section
Variable/Fix select section
The GA32/12 and GA24/12 feature a GA (Group/Aux) diversity function, which enables you to
use the MIX bus 14 signals as group bus signals or AUX bus signals. This section of the console
allows you to select whether you wish to use MIX buses 14 as group buses or AUX buses.

A M1M4 switches
These switches are used to select whether the level of signals sent from the input channels to
MIX buses 14 will be fixed (FIX) or variable (VARIABLE).

When FIX is on:

VARIABLE /

The selected MIX bus(es) function as a group bus. The

level of the signal from each input channel will be fixed,
and the M1M4 mix level controls of the input channels
that correspond to the MIX buses will be disabled.

FIX

M1
FIX

M2
FIX

When FIX is off:

M3
FIX

The selected MIX bus(es) function as an AUX bus. Signals

that pass through the M1M4 mix level controls of each
input channel (see page 2, monaural input channel 8, and
page 4, stereo input channel 6) are sent to the
corresponding MIX buses.

M4
FIX

Mix section
This section consists of the output channels that handle MIX bus 110 signals individually.
Signals that pass these output channels are output from MIX OUT 110 jacks (see page 17, rear
panel 6), and also routed to the AFL bus. MIX bus 14 signals are also routed to the ST bus
and Matrixes 1/2.
HIGH

HIGH

15

+15

MID

300

6k

15

+15

+15

15

+15

EQ

PAN

TO ST

300

6k

15

+15

15

+15

15

+15

EQ

PAN

HIGH

15

+15

MID

300

6k

15

+15

LOW

TO ST

+15

EQ

TO ST

15

+15

MID

300

6k

15

+15

LOW

15

PAN

HIGH

+15

EQ

15

+15

MID

300

6k

15

+15

LOW

15

PAN

HIGH

+15

15

+15

MID

300

6k

15

+15

LOW

15

HIGH

+15

15

+15

MID

300

6k

15

+15

LOW

15

HIGH

+15

15

+15

MID

300

6k

15

+15

LOW

15

HIGH

300

6k

15

+15

LOW

15

+15

15

+15

MID

300

6k

15

+15

15

+15

15

+15

EQ

EQ

EQ

EQ

EQ

EQ

TO ST

AFL

AFL

AFL

AFL

AFL

AFL

AFL

AFL

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

50
60

50
60

50
60

50
60

50
60

50
60

50
60

50
60

50
60

50
60

M2

AFL

M1

LOW

AFL

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HIGH

MID

LOW

15

MID

LOW

2
3

HIGH

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

M9

M10

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M1M4
These modules function as output channels for either a group bus or an AUX bus, depending
on the setting of the switches in the Variable/Fix select section. The MIX bus 14 signals that
pass these output channels can be routed to MIX OUT 14 jacks, ST bus, AFL bus, and
Matrixes 1/2.

M5M10
These modules function as output channels for an AUX bus. The MIX bus 510 signals that
pass these output channels can be routed to MIX OUT 510 jacks and AFL bus.

A EQ controls (HIGH/MID/LOW)

This 3-band equalizer provides 15 dB of cut and boost over each frequency range of the MIX
bus signals, with center frequencies and types shown in the following table. The frequencies for
MID are variable.
Band
HIGH

Center frequencies
10 kHz

MID

3006 kHz

LOW

100 Hz

Type
shelving
peaking (parametric)
shelving

B EQ switch
This switch is used to turn the equalization on and off.

C PAN control (applied only to M1M4)

This control allows you to adjust the stereo position of signals routed from MIX buses 14 to
the ST bus.

D TO ST (To stereo) switch (applied only to M1M4)

When you turn this switch on, the MIX bus 14 signals will be sent to the ST bus.

E AFL (After-Fader Listen) switch

When you turn this switch on, the post-fader signals in the MIX buses are routed to the AFL
bus, and you can monitor the signals via the C-R MONITOR OUT jacks or PHONES jack.

F Mix master fader

This fader adjusts the output level of the MIX buses. The settings of the M1M4 faders affect the
level of signals sent to MIX OUT 14 jacks, ST bus, AFL bus, and Matrixes 1/2. The settings of
the M5M10 faders affect the level of signals sent to the MIX OUT 510 jacks and AFL bus.

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Master Section

MIX
MIX
(FIX)
(VARIABLE)
PFL
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 L R CTL

FIX

3-Stage EQ

TO ST PAN

LOW

MID

HIGH

MIX
INSERT
I/O 1

MIX
ST
OUT 1 L R

EQ

VARIABLE/FIX

AFL

to AFL

to MTRX

MIX OUT 2-4: Same as MIX OUT 1

MIX
OUT 5

EQ

LOW

MID

HIGH

3-Stage EQ

to AFL
AFL

MIX OUT 6-10: Same as MIX OUT 5

Signal flow in the Variable/Fix select section and Mix section

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ST (Stereo) section

ST (Stereo) section
This section enables you to control the ST bus signals output from the ST1 OUT jacks (see
page 17, rear panel 9) and ST2 OUT jacks (see page 17, rear panel J).

A POST ST1 (Post stereo 1) switch

POST ST1

MONO

LEVEL

This switch toggles between pre- and post-fader for signals output from the ST2 OUT jacks.
When you turn this switch on, signals that passed the ST fader are output from the ST2 OUT
jacks. When you turn the switch off, the ST fader setting does not affect signals output from the
ST2 OUT jacks.

B MONO (Monaural) switch

When you turn this switch on, the ST bus signals will be mixed into a monaural signal and
output from the ST2 OUT jacks. This switch setting does not affect signals output from the ST1
OUT jacks.

10

ST2

C LEVEL control

AFL

This control enables you to adjust the output level of signals at the ST2 OUT jacks. It does not
affect the level of signals output from the ST1 OUT jacks.

10

D AFL (After-fader Listen) switch

When you turn this switch on, the ST bus post-fader signals are routed to the AFL bus, and you
can monitor the signals via the C-R MONITOR OUT jacks or PHONES jack.

10

20

30

40

E ST (Stereo) fader
This fader enables you to adjust the final output level of the ST bus signals. This fader setting
affects the level of the signals routed to the ST1 OUT jacks, ST2 OUT jacks (when the POST
ST1 switch is turned on), and the AFL bus.

50
60

ST
LR

ST1

REC
OUT

ST
INSERT
I/O L
L
ST1
OUT
AFL
LR

R
ST
INSERT
I/O R

AFL

POST
ST1

L
MONO LEVEL

ST2
OUT
R

Signal flow in the ST section

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Master Section

AUX RETURN section

The GA32/12 and GA24/12 provide four stereo AUX returns. Use the paired AUX RETURN
14 L/R jacks (see page 17, rear panel 8) to input stereo signals. Alternatively, connect signals
only to the AUX RETURN 14s L jack to use the routing as a monaural AUX return.

A M1M4 mix level controls

These controls are used to route signals input
from the AUX RETURN 12 jacks to MIX buses
14. The L channel of a stereo input signal is
sent to MIX buses 1 and 3, and the R channel
signal is sent to MIX buses 2 and 4. For a
monaural signal input, the same signal is sent to
MIX buses 14.

M5

10

M6

M1

M1

10

M2

B M5M10 mix level controls

These controls route the input channel signals
at the AUX RETURN 34 jacks to MIX buses
510. The L channel of a stereo input signal is
sent to MIX buses 5, 7, and 9, and the R channel
signal is sent to MIX buses 6, 8, and 10.

M5

10

M3

10

ON

10

10

1 PFL

10

10

10

10

ON

10

ON

10

10

10

M10

10

ST

10

M9

M10

10

M8

M9

ST

10

10

M7

M8

M4

ST

10

M3

M4

10

M7

M2

M6

10

ST

10

2 PFL
3 PFL
AUX RETURN

ON

10

5
4 PFL

Note: The M1M4 switch settings in the Variable/Fix select section do not affect the M1
M10 mix level control settings. If the switches are set to FIX, signals that pass the M1M10
mix level controls will still be sent to MIX buses 110.

C ST (Stereo) level control

This control knob enables you to adjust the level of signals sent from the AUX RETURN 14
jacks to the ST bus, and does not affect the M1M10 mix level control settings ( 1 and 2).

D ON switch
This switch is used to turn on and off the corresponding AUX return. When you turn this
switch off, no signals are sent to the ST bus and MIX buses 110. However, using the PFL switch
5 enables you to monitor the signals via the C-R MONITOR OUT jacks or PHONES jack.

E PFL switch
When you turn this switch on, the AUX return signals will be routed to the PFL bus, and you
can monitor the signals via the C-R MONITOR OUT jacks or PHONES jack. The signals are
not affected by the M1M10 mix level controls (1 and 2), ST level control (3), or ON
switch (4).

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MATRIX section

MIX
MIX
PFL
(FIX)
(VARIABLE)
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 L CTL
1L(MONO),
2L(MONO)

11

ST
LR

M1
M2

ON

M3
1R,
2R

M4
ST

AUX RETURN
PFL
3L(MONO),
4L(MONO)

M5
M6

ON

M7
3R,
4R

M8
M9
M10
ST

PFL

Signal flow in the AUX RETURN section

MATRIX section
The GA32/12 and GA24/12 provide two matrix modules that allow you to mix MIX buses 14
and ST bus signals at desired levels. Matrix 12 signals are output in monaural via the MATRIX
OUT 12 jacks (rear panel K).

A M1M4 level controls

M1

These control knobs enable you to adjust the input level of MIX bus
14 post-fader signals.

B L/R controls
These control knobs enable you to adjust the input level of the ST bus
post-fader signals for the L channel and R channel independently.

M1

M2

M2

M3

M3

M4

M4

C LEVEL control

This control knob enables you to adjust the output level of Matrix 12 signals. 2

D ON switch

LEVEL

This switch turns on and off Matrixes 12. When you turn this switch
off, the corresponding matrix signal is not output from the MATRIX
OUT jack. The signal is not sent to the AFL bus, either.

LEVEL

3
0

ON

10

1 AFL

ON

10

2 AFL

MATRIX

E AFL (After-fader Listen) switch

When you turn this switch on, the matrix 12 post-fader signals are
sent to the AFL bus. You can monitor the signals via the C-R MONITOR OUT jacks or
PHONES jack. However, this switch will be disabled if the ON switch ( 4) is turned off.
AFL
LR

ST
LR
from 1
MIX OUT
2
M1
3

AFL
M2

4
MATRIX
OUT
1,2

M3
ON
M4
L

LEVEL

to Meter

Signal flow in the MATRIX section

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Master Section

C-R MONI (Control room monitor) section

PHONES (headphones) section
This section enables you to control signals monitored via the C-R MONITOR OUT jacks (see
page 18, rear panel M) and the PHONES jack on the front panel (C-R MONI section/
PHONES section 6).

A Monitor source select switch

PFL/AFL
TAPE IN

PFL
LEVEL

1
2
3

10

ON

C-R MONI
LEVEL

5
10

This switch enables you to select the type of signal to monitor via the C-R MONITOR OUT
jacks and the PHONES jack.

When the switch is set to PFL/AFL (

You will monitor PFL signals (signals routed from input channels/AUX returns to the PFL bus)
or AFL signals (signals routed from MIX buses 110/ST buses/MATRIX 12 to the AFL bus).
If any one of the PFL switches for the input channels/AUX returns is turned on, the PFL
indicator 2 will light up. In this case, the PFL bus signals (not the AFL bus signals) are routed
to the C-R MONITOR OUT jacks and PHONES jack. If all the PFL switches are turned off, the
AFL bus signals are sent to the C-R MONITOR OUT jacks and PHONES jack.
Note: If you turn on any one of the PFL switches for the input channels/AUX returns while
monitoring the AFL bus signal, the switching circuit will switch the signal to the PFL bus
signal.

When the switch is set to TAPE IN (

You can monitor the signals input from the TAPE IN jacks (see page 18, rear panel N).

B PFL (Pre-fader Listen) indicator

This indicator lights up when any one of the PFL switches for the input channels/AUX returns
is turned on, indicating that the PFL bus signal is currently being monitored.

C LEVEL control
This control enables you to adjust the level of signals output from the C-R MONITOR OUT
jacks. This setting does not affect the signal level at the PHONES jack.

D ON switch
PHONES

This switch turns on and off the monitoring signals output from the C-R MONITOR OUT
jacks. It does not affect signals at the PHONES jack.

E LEVEL (Headphones level) control

This control enables you to adjust the level of signals output from the PHONES jack. This
setting does not affect the signal level at the C-R MONITOR OUT jacks.

F PHONES (Headphones) jack

Connect monitoring stereo headphones here. See
the figure on the right for wiring.

Tip (left)
1/4" TRS phone plug

Ring (right)

Sleeve (ground)

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TAPE IN section
This section enables you to control line-level signals input from the TAPE IN jacks. Input
signals from the TAPE IN jacks can be routed to the ST bus or directly to the C-R MONITOR
OUT jacks and PHONES jack.

A ST (Stereo) control
ST

1
10

ON

TAPE IN

This control knob determines the level of input signals at the TAPE IN jacks that are sent to on
the ST buses.

B ON switch
This switch turns on and off the signals sent from the TAPE IN jacks to the ST bus. This switch
setting does not affect signals (input from the TAPE IN jacks) that are monitored via the C-R
MONITOR OUT jacks and PHONES jack.
Note: Set the Monitor source select switch (C-R MONI section 1) in the C-R MONI section
to TAPE IN to monitor the TAPE IN signals via the C-R MONITOR OUT jacks and
PHONES jack.
PFL
L R CTL

ST
LR

from MTRX
12

PFLAFL/TAPE
MATRIX

from AFL
PFL
PFL/AFL
TAPE IN

L
ON

LEVEL
R

LEVEL

TAPE
IN

C-R
MONITOR
OUT

PHONES

L
ON ST
R

Signal flow in the C-R MONI section, PHONES section, and TAPE IN section

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Master Section

TALKBACK section
This section is used to route talkback signals to the MIX buses and the ST bus.

A INPUT jack
This XLR-3-31 unbalanced input jack is used to connect a
talkback microphone with an output impedance of 50600. See
the figure below for wiring.

1 (ground)
3 (cold)

Male XLR plug

INPUT

2
3

2 (hot)

M1-M4

10

M5-M10

B M1-M4 switch
C M5-M10 switch
D ST switch

LEVEL

ST

ON

TALKBACK

These switches (24) are used to send talkback signals to MIX buses 14, MIX buses 510,
and ST bus. You can turn the switches on or off independently for each destination.

E LEVEL control
This control knob is used to adjust the talkback level.

F ON switch
This switch turns talkback signals on and off.
MIX
MIX
(FIX)
(VARIABLE)
PFL
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 L R CTL

M1-M4
INPUT

HA
LEVEL

ON

M5-M10
ST

Signal flow in the TALKBACK section

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METER SELECT section

You can select the signal source to be displayed in the Meter bridge
section.

A Source select switch

This switch enables you to select the signal source to be displayed on
the MATRIX (PFLAFL/TAPE) meter (Meter bridge 3) in the right
corner of the level meter.

When the switch is set to PFL-AFL/TAPE (

PFLAFL/TAPE
MATRIX

METER SELECT

The meter indicates either the PFL/AFL bus output level or the input level of the signals sent
from the TAPE IN jacks, depending on the setting of the Monitor source select switch in the
C-R MONI section.

When the switch is set to MATRIX (

The meter indicates the output level of Matrix 1 and 2.

Meter bridge
This peak level meter indicates the output level of the MIX buses, ST bus, Matrixes 1/2, PFL
bus, and AFL bus, and the level of the signal input from the TAPE IN jacks.

PEAK
+8
+5
+3
+1
0
1
3
5
7
10
15
20

PEAK
+8
+5
+3
+1
0
1
3
5
7
10
15
20

M1

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

M9

M10

PEAK
+8
+5
+3
+1
0
1
3
5
7
10
15
20

R
ST1

1
2
MATRIX
L
R
PFLAFL / TAPE

POWER

5
PHANTOM

A M1M10 meters
These meters indicate the output level of MIX OUT 110.

B ST1 meters
These meters indicate the output level of ST1 OUT.

C MATRIX (PFLAFL/TAPE) meters

These meters indicate the PFL/AFL bus level, input level of signals sent from the TAPE IN jacks,
or the output level of Matrixes 1/2, depending on the selection made in the METER SELECT
section.

D POWER indicator
When the power to the GA32/12 (or GA24/12) is turned on, this indicator lights up.

E PHANTOM indicator
This indicator lights up when any of the phantom power supplies (see page 16, rear panel 4)
are turned on.

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Rear Panel

Rear Panel
C

C-R MONITOR OUT +4dB

R

0 9

MATRIX OUT +4dB

ST2 OUT +4dB

AUX RETURN +4dB

4L (MONO)

3L (MONO)

2L (MONO)

1L (MONO)

4R

3R

2R

1R

L
PHANTOM (+48V)

D
E

ST INSERT I/O 0dB

R

TAPE IN 10dBV

ST1 OUT +4dB

MIX INSERT I/O 0dB

3

16R

14R

MIX OUT +4dB

ON

11
INSERT I/O
0dB

10
INSERT I/O
0dB

9
INSERT I/O
0dB

INSERT I/O

OUT IN

12
INSERT I/O
0dB

REC OUT 10dBV

10

OFF

15L (MONO) 13L (MONO)

7 6

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

12

A INPUT A jacks 112, 1732 {112, 1724}

These are balanced, XLR-3-31 monaural input
1 (ground)
Male XLR plug
3 (cold)
jacks. Usually their nominal input levels range
from 16 dB to 60 dB. However, when the pad
switches (see page 2, front panel 1) are turned
2 (hot)
on, the nominal input levels range from +10 dB
to 34 dB. For every group of four input channels, the INPUT A jacks have phantom power of
+48 V that can be turned on and off. See the figure on the right for wiring.

B INPUT B jacks 112, 1732 {112, 1724}

These are balanced TRS phone, monaural input
Tip (hot)
jacks. Their nominal input levels are the same as
1/4" TRS phone plug
Ring (cold)
those for INPUT A 1. You cannot use the INPUT
A jack and INPUT B jack for the same channel
simultaneously. Do not connect plugs to both A
Sleeve (ground)
and B jacks of the same channel at the same time.
Otherwise, a malfunction may occur. Phantom power is not available for the INPUT B jacks.
See the figure on the right for wiring.

C INSERT I/O jacks 112

These TRS phone jacks are used to insert an external processor into monaural input channels
112, 1732 {1724} with nominal input/output levels of 0 dB. See the figure below for wiring.
Tip (send)
1/4" phone plug

Tip (send)
Ring (return)

1/4" TRS phone plug

Sleeve (ground)

Connect to INSERT I/O jack

To processors input

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (return)
1/4" phone plug

From processors output

Sleeve (ground)

D PHANTOM (+48 V) switches

These switches are used to turn the +48 V phantom power on and off for every group of four
input channels. If one of these switches is turned on, the PHANTOM indicator on the Meter
bridge will light up.
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E INPUT jacks 1316

These are unbalanced phone jacks for the stereo
input channels, with nominal input levels ranging
from 34 dB to +10 dB. If you are using the stereo
input modules as monaural channels, connect a
plug to 13L (MONO) or 15L (MONO) jack. See
the figure on the right for wiring.

F MIX OUT 110 jacks

These balanced XLR-3-32 jacks output MIX
bus 110 signals individually, with a nominal
output level of +4 dB. See the figure on the
right for wiring.

Tip (send)
1/4" phone plug

Sleeve (ground)

Male XLR plug

1 (ground)
3 (cold)

2 (hot)

G MIX INSERT I/O jacks

These TRS phone jacks are used to insert an external processor into MIX buses 14, with
nominal input/output levels of 0 dB. See the figure below for wiring.
Tip (send)
1/4" phone plug

Tip (send)
Ring (return)

1/4" TRS phone plug

Sleeve (ground)

Connect to INSERT I/O jack

To processors input

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (return)
1/4" phone plug

From processors output

Sleeve (ground)

H AUX RETURN 14 jacks

These unbalanced phone jacks are used to connect
stereo outputs from an external effect processor,
with nominal input level of +4 dB. To input
monaural signals, use only the L (MONO) jack.
See the figure on the right for wiring.

I ST1 OUT jacks

These balanced XLR-3-32 jacks output ST bus
signals, with a nominal output level of +4 dB.
See the figure on the right for wiring.

Tip (send)
1/4" phone plug

Sleeve (ground)

Male XLR plug

1 (ground)
3 (cold)

2 (hot)

J ST2 OUT jacks

These unbalanced phone jacks output ST bus
signals, with a nominal output level of +4 dB. See
the figure on the right for wiring.

Tip (send)
1/4" phone plug

Sleeve (ground)

K MATRIX OUT jacks 1/2

These unbalanced phone jacks output Matrix 1/2
signals that are a mix of MIX buses 14 and ST bus,
with a nominal output level of +4 dB. See the
figure on the right for wiring.

Tip (send)
1/4" phone plug

Sleeve (ground)

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Rear Panel

L ST INSERT I/O jacks

These TRS phone jacks are used to insert an external processor into the ST bus, with nominal
input/output levels of 0 dB. See the figure below for wiring.
Tip (send)
1/4" phone plug

Tip (send)
Ring (return)

1/4" TRS phone plug

Sleeve (ground)

Connect to INSERT I/O jack

To processors input

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (return)
1/4" phone plug

From processors output

Sleeve (ground)

M C-R MONITOR OUT jacks

These unbalanced phone jacks are used to monitor
input signals sent from the PFL bus, AFL bus, and
TAPE IN jacks, with a nominal output level of
+4 dB. See the figure on the right for wiring.

Tip (send)
1/4" phone plug

N TAPE IN jacks

Sleeve (ground)
Phono plug

These unbalanced phono jacks are used to connect a line-level

device, with a nominal input level of 10 dBV. See the figure on the
right for wiring.

O REC OUT jacks

These unbalanced phono jacks output line-level, pre-fader, preinsert I/O ST bus signals. See the figure on the right for wiring.

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Sleeve

Phono plug

Tip

Sleeve

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GA Diversity Function

GA Diversity Function
What is GA Diversity?
GA Diversity is an output select function that allows you to use the MIX OUT jacks as group
output jacks or AUX output jacks on the GA32/12 and GA24/12.
You can route either MIX (Variable) bus signals or MIX (Fix) bus signals to the MIX OUT 14
jacks of the GA32/12 and GA24/12. You can select either one of these output signals in the
Variable/Fix select section.
If the M1M4 switches in the Variable/Fix select section are set to FIX ( ), the corresponding
MIX OUT jacks will output MIX (FIX) bus signals. Since each channels output level for the
MIX (FIX) bus signals is fixed, the corresponding MIX OUT jacks will function as group
output jacks.
If the M1M4 switches in the Variable/Fix select section are set to VARIABLE ( ), the
corresponding MIX OUT jacks will output MIX (VARIABLE) bus signals. Since each channels
output level for the MIX (VARIABLE) bus signals is variable, the corresponding MIX OUT
jacks will function as AUX output jacks.
The GA Diversity function will enable you to configure a flexible bus system, such as four
groups and six AUX sends, two groups and eight AUX sends, or 10 AUX sends, etc., depending
on the application.
MIX
MIX
PFL
(FIX)
(VARIABLE)
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 L R CTL

FIX

3-Stage EQ

TO ST PAN

LOW

MID

HIGH

MIX
INSERT
I/O 1

MIX
ST
OUT 1 L R

EQ

VARIABLE/FIX

AFL

to AFL

to MTRX

Setting the GA Diversity function

1. Press down the M1 switch (
FIX) in the Variable/
Fix select section (see page 6).
The FIX indicator will light up. The MIX OUT 1 output channel
will receive the MIX (FIX) 1 bus signal, and the MIX OUT 1 jack
will function as a group output jack.

2. Press the M1 switch again to set it to (

VARIABLE).

The FIX indicator will be turned off. The MIX OUT 1 output
channel will receive the MIX (VARIABLE) 1 bus signal, and the
MIX OUT 1 jack will function as an AUX output jack.

VARIABLE /

FIX

M1
FIX

M2
FIX

M3
FIX

M4
FIX

3. Set the M2, M3, and M4 switches in the same way.

You can set MIX OUT 14 channels to FIX or VARIABLE
individually.

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Specifications

Specifications
General specifications
Frequency response

20 Hz20 kHz +1 dB, 2 dB, +4 dB 600 (ST1 OUT, ST2 OUT, MIX OUT, MATRIX OUT)

Total harmonic distortion

<0.1% @20 Hz20 kHz, +14 dB 600 (ST1 OUT, ST2 OUT, MIX OUT, MATRIX OUT)
128 dB equivalent input noise
95 dB residual output noise (ST1 OUT, ST2 OUT, MIX OUT, MATRIX OUT)

Hum and noise

(Rs=150, 20 Hz20 kHz)

83 dB residual output noise

(ST1 OUT)

ST master fader at nominal level.

all channel fader, mix level control: minimum
ST switch: OFF

78 dB residual output noise

(MIX OUT)

Mix master fader at nominal level.

all channel fader, mix level control: minimum
M1M4 switch: OFF

64 dB (68 dB S/N)
(ST1 OUT, MIX OUT)

ST master/mix master fader, one channel fader and mix

level control at nominal level.
one channel gain control: maximum

Maximum voltage gain

84 dB CH IN to ST1 OUT
84 dB CH IN to MIX OUT
58 dB ST IN to ST1 OUT
58 dB ST IN to MIX OUT

Crosstalk at 1 kHz

70 dB adjacent input
70 dB input to output

Gain control

44 dB variable

Channel input pad

0 dB/26 dB

Channel input HPF

80 Hz 12 dB/oct

Input channel equalization

15 dB Maximum
HIGH
10 kHz *
HI-MID
400 Hz8 kHz
LO-MID
80 Hz1.6 kHz
LOW
100 Hz *

shelving
peaking
peaking
shelving

ST input channel equalization

15 dB Maximum
HIGH
10 kHz *
HI-MID
3 kHz
LO-MID
800 Hz
LOW
100 Hz *

shelving
peaking
peaking
shelving

Mix out equalization

15 dB Maximum
HIGH
10 kHz *
shelving
MID
300 Hz6 kHz peaking
LOW
100 Hz *
shelving

Meters

13 points LED x 14

Channel peak indicators

An indicator for each channel turns on when the pre-channel fader signal is 3 dB below clipping.

Phantom power

+48V (balanced)

Power requirement

USA and Canadian

General

Power consumption

120 W

Dimensions (WxHxD)

GA32/12: 1372 x 161 x 705 mm GA24/12: 1144 x 161 x 705 mm

Weight

GA32/12: 38 kg GA24/12: 34 kg

120 V AC 60 Hz
230 V AC 50 Hz

Turn over/Roll off frequency of shelving: 3 dB below maximum variable level.

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Input specifications
Input level
Input
connectors

Gain
trim

CH INPUT
112, 1724/32

MAX

CH INPUT
1316

Input
impedance

Nominal
impedance

3 k

50-600 Mics

Connector type

Sensitivity1

Nominal level

Max. before
clipping

86 dB (38.8 V)

60 dB (775 V)

40 dB (7.75 mV)

MIN

42 dB (6.16 mV)

16 dB (123 mV)

+4 dB (1.23 V)

MAX

60 dB (775 V)

34 dB (15.5 mV)

14 dB (155 mV)

MIN

16 dB (123 mV)

+10 dB (2.45 V)

+30 dB (24.5 V)

12 dB (195 mV)

+4 dB (1.23 V)

+20 dB (7.75 V)

AUX RETURN
TAPE IN

26 dBV (50.1mV) 10 dBV (316 mV)

600 Line

A: XLR-3-31 type2
B: Phone jack2

Phone jack
(TRS)3

+8 dBV (2.51 V)

Phono

0 dB (775 mV)

+20 dB (7.75 V)

Phone jack, TRS4

50 dB (2.45 mV)

24 dB (48.9 mV)

10 k
CH INSERT I/O

26 dB (38.8 mV)

ST INSERT I/O
10 dB (245 mV)
MIX INSERT I/O
TALKBACK INPUT
1.
2.
3.
4.

50-600 Mics

66 dB (338 V)

XLR-3-31 type3

Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce an output of +4 dB (1.23 V) or the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum gain.
Balanced
Unbalanced
T: OUT, R: IN, S: GND
0 dB=0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV=1 Vrms

Output specifications
Output connector

ST1 OUT

Output
impedance

Nominal
impedance

Output level
Connector type
Nominal

150

ST2 OUT
600 Lines

MIX OUT

+4 dB (1.23 V)

Max. before clipping

+24 dB (12.3 V)

XLR-3-32 type1

+20 dB (7.75 V)

Phone jack2

+24 dB (12.3 V)

XLR-3-32 type1

+20 dB (7.75 V)

Phone jack2

75
MATRIX OUT
C-R MONITOR OUT
REC OUT

10 dBV (316 mV)

+10 dBV (3.16 V)

0 dB (775 mV)

+20 dB (7.75 V)

3 mW

100 mW

Phono

CH INSERT I/O
600

10 k Lines

ST INSERT I/O

Phone jack, TRS3

MIX INSERT I/O

PHONES
1.
2.
3.

100

40 Phones

ST phone jack

Balanced
Unbalanced
T: OUT, R: IN, S: GND
0 dB=0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV=1 Vrms

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Specifications

Dimensions
GA32/12
500

500

186

186

W: 1372

GA24/12
172

800

172

W: 1144

Unit: mm

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D: 705

400

107

H: 161

60

50

40

30

20

10

+10

14/13,
16/15

Ch1-12, 17-24/32
PAD Off, GAIN Max

HPF

HPF

Ch13-16, GAIN Max

Ch1-12, 17-24/32
PAD On, GAIN Max

Ch1-12, 17-24/32
PAD Off, GAIN Min

80

INSERT I/O

HPF

Ch13-16, GAIN Min

HA

HA

PAD

PAD

GAIN

26dB

Ch1-12, 17-24/32
PAD On, GAIN Min

14R,
16R

13L(MONO),
15L(MONO)

1-12,
17-24/17-32
INPUT B

HA

PAD

Ch INSERT

4-Stage EQ

1R,
2R

1L(MONO),
2L(MONO)

4-Stage EQ

EQ

HA

Talkback INPUT

AUX RETURN

INPUT

3R,
4R

3L(MONO),
4L(MONO)

AUX RETURN

4-Stage EQ

EQ

INPUT A

GAIN

PEAK

LEVEL

PEAK

+48V

80

HIGH
HIGH

ON

PFL

ON

PFL

ON

PFL

ON

PFL

ON

M3
M4

ON
ON

M10

M9

M8

M7

BAL

ST

M5-M10

M1-M4

ST

M10

M9

M8

M7

M6

M5

ST

M4

M3

M2

M1

ST

M10

PRE M9

M8

PRE M7

M6

PRE M5

M4

M3

ON
ON

M2

M1

ON

ON

ST PAN

PRE

PRE

M6

M5

M2

ON

PRE

M1

ON

MIX(VARIABLE) 1-10

MIX(FIX) 1-4

MIX
MIX
PFL
(FIX)
(VARIABLE)
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 L R CTL

MIX INSERT I/O

MIX
INSERT
I/O 1

VARIABLE/FIX

FIX

3-Stage EQ
EQ

3-Stage EQ

TAPE
IN

MIX
ST
OUT 1 L R

to AFL

MIX
OUT 5

to AFL

MIX OUT

ON ST

AFL

TAPE IN

MIX OUT 6-10: Same as MIX OUT 5

EQ

AFL

TO ST PAN

to MTRX

MIX OUT 2-4: Same as MIX OUT 1

HIGH
HIGH

HI-MID g
HI-MID

f
f

LOW
LOW

MID
g

MID

LO-MID g
LO-MID

LOW
LOW

PHANTOM

from 1
MIX OUT
2

ST INSERT I/O

ST
INSERT
I/O R

ST
INSERT
I/O L

ST1 OUT

from AFL

M4

M3

M2

M1

POST
ST1

AFL

PFL

LEVEL

PFL/AFL
TAPE IN

ON

MONO LEVEL

9
10

LEVEL

REC OUT

ST2 OUT

LEVEL

ON

AFL
LR

PHONES

60

50

40

30

20

10

+10

PHONES

C-R
MONITOR
OUT

MATRIX
OUT
1,2

to
C-R
MONITOR

C-R MONITOR

PFLAFL/TAPE
MATRIX

from MTRX
12

to Meter

AFL

from MIX OUT

5
6

1
2
3
4

ST2
OUT

ST1
OUT

REC
OUT

from MIX OUT

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